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  1. Family Lives Starting Salary, more info...

    mama.RN replied to yp1624's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Here's a thread about them...hopefully link will work....

  2. Family Lives Starting Salary, more info...

    mama.RN replied to yp1624's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    meant almost $34

  3. Family Lives Starting Salary, more info...

    mama.RN replied to yp1624's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    if i remember right, nights were almost $33 and change/hr and days were maybe $29-ish, don't remember 3-11, probably 31. if you take a position with benefits, knock about two dollars off the hourly...

  4. Question for anyone who has sought a job!

    mama.RN replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply anyway....my job required 3+ years experience...I got it with 6 weeks experience. You never

  5. Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    mama.RN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Since it sounds like you already have a bachelors in something else, have you considered a direct entry master's in

  6. The student nurse

    mama.RN replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school, the nurses (and nurse's aides) were always happy to have a student nurse take a couple of their patients as it actually resulted in less work for them. However, the way it worked...

  7. Frustrated...sigh.

    mama.RN replied to KATRN78's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't give up...it took me almost a year to find a decent job. It will

  8. "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    mama.RN replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's most important to be happy in what you're doing. I think many nurses feel the pressure to work in a hospital and may even follow that path even though their heart might not be in it. I...

  9. I got a JOB!

    mama.RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have been a frequent lurker and am so psyched to finally be able to post this....many many months after graduation I was just offered my dream nursing job. Just wanted to say don't give up....I was...

  10. I got a JOB!

    mama.RN replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all so

  11. First interview Wednesday

    mama.RN replied to TerpGal02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How exciting! Hope it went

  12. ADN new grad... jobs/base pay?

    mama.RN replied to Moecato's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I made $33/hour nights at an LTC as new grad. I think they paid about $5 less for

  13. Foot in the door

    mama.RN replied to cally527's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If you can, try to get a CNA job at a hospital that has a new grad program. Two I know of are Saints Memorial (Lowell) and Lowell General --- I think they only hire new nurses internally, won't even...

  14. How long did it take you to get a job?

    mama.RN replied to Luvsunflower's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Family Lives in Westboro, MA. Pediatric Home Health Agency. They hire new nurses for less complex cases. Decent reputation from what I can

  15. RN job interviews? Advice please! :)

    mama.RN replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1) Why did you decide to become a nurse? (everyone asked this, every interview) 2) Why do you want to work here? 3) What nursing specialties do you think you would like/not like? 4) What apsects of...

  16. Now that I am an RN, is it stupid to apply for LPN position

    mama.RN replied to heathert_kc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Apply anyway....my new job is for a position that was originally advertised as LPN, but now is RN because I applied and they offered me a position and changed title, etc. to

  17. I got a JOB!

    mama.RN replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hear your frustration...to answer your question, no I did not work as an LPN or Nursing Assistant during school or at any time prior to graduation...I had tried to find a position as a nursing...

  18. critique my cover letter!

    mama.RN replied to shakeytails's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You're welcome. It's always good to get a lot of people to review your resume and cover letter before submitting. I know that I have trouble editing my own letters,etc.....I'm not sure about including...

  19. critique my cover letter!

    mama.RN replied to shakeytails's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nice letter...agree with other posters...plus one thing grammar-wise is I'd change the last sentence of the first paragraph....I don't think you're supposed to end a sentence with "for"...should be...

  20. New Grad RN... work in a SNF?

    mama.RN replied to joannamdv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think SNF is a good experience for a new grad, but you should take the opportunity if it comes along....just do research on the place first to make sure it at least is one of the better...

  21. Let the job hunt begin - new grad!

    mama.RN replied to ecp4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. My first question is, did you apply for jobs even if the minimum requirement listed at least one year of experience. YES. All the job listings in my area required or preferred one year plus. So,...

  22. I got a JOB!

    mama.RN replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks all of you so much! Sorry to be a tease :), but I'm a bit paranoid that somehow I'll be recognized if I give too many details and then won't be able to post whatever I want. But, I think a bit...

  23. Fired from first RN job...does it get better?

    mama.RN replied to namiller1213's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the other posters, they were quick to terminate....I just wanted to add that you should try to look forward and not dwell on this or beat yourself up over it. It is likely a blessing in...